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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Hazelnuts

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with Hazelnuts - a delicious, creamy, hearty soup that is perfect as a side for Thanksgiving or any dinner party.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • ¼ cup garlic diced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 2" chunks
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese shaved (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves optional
  • ½ cup hazelnuts chopped and roasted
  • dash of smoked paprika to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add oil to pan, heat on medium high. Swirl to coat pot.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until soft and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the cumin and red pepper, sauté one minute till fragrant.
  3. Add the peeled cubed sweet potatoes. Toss in spices and oil.
  4. Add stock to pan with onions and bring to a boil.
  5. Boil potatoes until soft.
  6. Slowly add in cream and cheese, mixing well.
  7. Return heat to medium high.
  8. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until thick and creamy.
  9. Stir in salt.
  10. Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls; sprinkle roasted hazelnuts evenly over top.
  11. Garnish with parsley or fresh diced sage if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.